Admin Assistant Sr. - Victim Advocate Volunteer Coordinator

Admin Assistant Sr. - Victim Advocate Volunteer Coordinator

Salary

$24.02 - $28.84 Hourly

Location

Police Department - City of Colorado Springs, CO

Job Type

Special

Job Number

18312

Division

Colorado Springs Police Department

Department

Investigations

Opening Date

07/01/2026

Closing Date

7/15/2026 4:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description / Position Overview

About the Job: Under the supervision of the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) Victim Advocacy Unit (VAU) Coordinator, you will assist with the oversight of the VAU Volunteer Program by providing supervision to the volunteer victim advocates and coordinating their recruitment, training, evaluation, deployment, and documentation.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Must be able to work overtime as necessary.

This is a grant-funded position with funding through December 31, 2026, with the possibility of extension.

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Essential Job Functions:

• Provide supervision of volunteer victim advocates
• Screen volunteers and coordinate training of all volunteer victim advocates
• Organize and implement two Victim Advocacy Volunteer Training Academies each year, including orientation and on-the-job-training
• Maintain volunteer victim advocate schedules, including office support and on-call rotations
• Prepare and coordinate the daily caseloads for volunteer advocates
• Schedule monthly VAU volunteer meetings and training for volunteer victim advocates
• Collect volunteer timesheets and track volunteer hours
• Maintain an organized and well-supplied work environment for volunteer advocates
• Maintain the stock of supplies in VAU vehicles
• Communicate all up-to-date VAU information with volunteer advocates, including meeting minutes, on-call reminders, and changes in VAU operations
• Work collaboratively with the Program Administrator and Coordinators of Community Advancing Public Safety (CAPS)
• Input data on victim contacts for tracking and reporting purposes
• Assist with all other volunteer program duties, as assigned
• Assist with VAU administrative duties, as assigned
• Provide direct victim care as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Knowledge of modern office technology and supporting software
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Proficiency in data entry

This position requires a resourceful individual with strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and multi-task.

Minimum Qualifications

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED).
• Four years of full-time, professional experience in a related field.

One year of relevant work experience may be substituted for one year of required education (OR) one year of relevant academic coursework specifically related to his position beyond the minimum requirement may be substituted for one year of required professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of experience coordinating volunteer programs
• One year of experience providing victim advocacy services
• Experience using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and the Internet.

Additional Information

Please contact CSPD Human Resources at cspdhiring@coloradosprings.gov for any questions about this position.

Pre-employment Requirements: The job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of an extensive background investigation, to include a polygraph examination, extensive background check, fingerprinting, criminal history check, and other pre-employment assessments. The background investigation process commonly takes 6-8 weeks to complete.

Applicants that have used marijuana or CBD products within 3 months from the date of their application submission will not be eligible for hire. More information about the Colorado Springs Police Department's Marijuana Use Policy can be found here.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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Do you have the equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED)?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have four or more years of full-time professional experience in a related field?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have one or more years of experience coordinating volunteer programs?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have one or more years of experience providing victim advocacy services?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and the Internet?

• Yes
• No

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By answering yes to this question, I acknowledge that I have read and understand CSPDs Marijuana Use Policy, which can be found on CSPDs website (https://cspd.coloradosprings.gov/content/marijuana-use-0).

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• No

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Employer City of Colorado Springs

Address 30 South Nevada Avenue, Suite 301

Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903

Phone (719) 385-5125

Website http://www.coloradosprings.gov